Blue Knights hold on for 106-101 win over Rend Lake

Josh BrownSports EditorOlney Daily Mail

Monday

Jan 28, 2019 at 12:35 PM

The Blue Knights would bounce back from just their second loss of the season by holding off the second half charge from Rend Lake. The Blue Knights improved to 18-2 on the year and 8-2 in the Great Rivers Athletic Conference with the 106-101 victory over the Warriors. The Blue Knights would get a big lift from sophomore guard Cooper Bybee. Bybee would make the most out of his extended minutes against Rend Lake, pouring in 18 points on the back of five made three pointers in six tries. Olney would need every one of the shots from Bybee as well, as Rend Lake would try to claw their way to an upset victory of the #18 team in the nation. Rodley Adjei and Jevon Burton would try to will their team to a victory as the duo would combine for 56 of the teams 101 points. Adjei would pour in a game best 29 points on the night. The guard would also chip in with four rebounds, four steals, and three assists. Burton would net 27 points on the night while pulling down a team high six boards. On most nights, this may have been enough for Rend Lake to pick up the win. Olney Central would be able to match the output. The Blue Knights would surge to a 54-37 lead at the half thanks to a solid close to the first half. Rend Lake would make a big run in the second half, connecting on contested and tough shots to claw their way back into the game in the final minutes. Olney Central would close the game strong and get solid performances to hold off the impressive performances from Adjei and Burton. Jalen Moore would pour in a team best 23 points for the Blue Knights while dishing out eight assists, game high, on the night. Bybee’s 18 points was matched by fellow sophomore Nathan Scott. Scott, who has played a big role recently, ended with 18 points and seven rebounds. Sophomore wing Davion Warren would step up in a big way, collecting a double double for the Blue Knights. Warren ended with 14 points and a game high 12 rebounds to help the Blue Knights to a win. Wade Coomer would end as the fifth Blue Knight in double figures with 12. This balanced attack by the Blue Knights would make enough plays, and free throws, down the stretch to hold on to the win, 106-101. The Blue Knights improve to 18-2 on the year and 8-2 in the GRAC. That places the Knights in a second place tie with Wabash Valley. The Blue Knights have the tiebreaker with both overall record (18-2 OCC, 13-6 WVC) and the head-to-head matchup. The win was a good way for the Blue Knights to have to win a game with some adversity after dropping their prior game to #3 John A. Logan. OLNEY CENTRAL 106 - REND LAKE 101 OLNEY CENTRAL STATS Points: Jalen Moore - 23, Cooper Bybee - 18, Nathan Scott - 18, Davion Warren - 14, Wade Coomer - 12, Charlie Cochran - 7, Isaiah Sulack - 6, Tyler Witz - 4, Nick Walker - 2, JT Wheeler - 2 Rebounds: Davion Warren - 12, Nathan Scott - 7, Wade Coomer - 6, Isaiah Sulack - 4, Tyler Witz - 4, Cooper Bybee - 2, Nick Walker - 1, Stephon Dougherty - 1, Charlie Cochran - 1, Jalen Moore - 1 Assists: Jalen Moore - 8, Isaiah Sulack - 3, Davion Warren - 2, Cooper Bybee - 1, Nick Walker - 1, Nathan Scott - 1, Charlie Cochran - 1 Blocks: Charlie Cochran - 2, Davion Warren - 1, Isaiah Sulack - 1 Steals: Wade Coomer - 2, Cooper Bybee - 1, Nathan Scott - 1, Isaiah Sulack - 1 REND LAKE STATS Points: Rodley Adjei - 29, Jevon Burton - 27, Juwan Moore - 15, Antonio Rogers - 14, Darius Jones - 8, Darnell Lowe III - 3, Kyle Luke - 3, Larry Lynch - 2 Rebounds: Juwan Moore - 6, Jevon Burton - 6, Larry Lynch - 5, Rodley Adjei - 4, Antonio Rogers - 4, Darnell Lowe III - 2, Kyle Luke - 2, Darius Jones - 1, Oakley Dial - 1, Jeremy Kambomba - 1 Assists: Rodley Adjei - 3, Oakley Dial - 2, Juwan Moore - 2, Jevon Burton - 1, Antonio Rogers - 1, Larry Lynch - 1 Blocks: Jevon Burton - 1, Antonio Rogers - 1, Kyle Luke - 1 Steals: Rodley Ajdei - 4, Antonio Rogers - 3, Juwan Moore - 2, Jevon Burton - 1, Larry Lynch - 1 UP NEXT The Blue Knights will return home to host Lake Land on Wednesday, January 30th, with a scheduled 7:30 pm start.

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